The family emigrated to America and Valor  became interested in the prophecies of Nostradamus when he was just 12 years old. Learning that there could be a war in 1999 which led to the destruction of most  human life on the planet, Valor decided that he had to be serious if he wanted to achieve something with his life and began his life-long study in the different aspects of survival. He has said that it is his  " number one obligation in the world, which is the law of nature, which is to survive".

After finishing high school in 1981, Valor replied to an ad placed in a local paper by Gitane DeMone. They formed Pompeii 1999, later abbreviated to Pompeii 99, and accepted other musicians such as David Parkinson, Marc Doten (aka Cram Netod) and Polly Klemmer. So Nostradamus Records was born and the band  recorded an album a month after forming, borrowing money from their parents to do so. The Look at Yourself LP was distributed by Greenwood - the forerunner to Enigma Records.

The band performed locally and soon built up a good following. It was at a Pompeii 99 record release party for the Ignorance is the Control single that Valor and Rozz first met and they discussed musical, religious and philosophical ideas. They discussed the possibility of Pompeii 99 and Christian Death performing shows together, but by the end of 1982 Christian Death had split up. This had mainly to do with feuding and drug problems within the band.

L'Invitation Au Suicide decided to release the LP Only Theatre of Pain in France in 1983 and Yann Fancy wanted Christian Death to support it's release by performing in Europe. Rozz, without a band at the time, agreed to join up with Pompeii 99. He wanted the new band to be called Daucus Karota, taken from a character from a book called The Drug Experience, although Valor was happy to use the name Christian Death. Rozz was the singer and Valor provided guitar. Gitane DeMone (keyboards, backing vocals), David Parkinson, who now called himself David Glass (drums) and Constance Smith (bass) completed the line-up. They performed concerts around Los Angeles at such clubs as The Roxy and Fenders Ballroom.

Towards the end of 1983 they were invited to appear on a US music TV show called 'Media Blitz' where they mimed to 'Cavity' and 'Romeo's Distress' and gave a short interview.

Their first European show was at Les Bains Douches, Paris on 12 February 1984 and they continued touring Europe until June.

Catastrophe Ballet was recorded at Rockfield studios in Monmouth, Wales around the same time. It was a departure from the religious overtones of their debut LP and the lyrics reflected Rozz's new found love of Surrealism and the Dada movement (the album was even dedicated to Andre Breton). Rozz was enjoying living in France, home of many of his artistic and literary heroes - Rimbaud, Genet, Lautremont, Marcel Duchamp and Rene Magritte among others.  Constance Smith left the band following the recording of the album and, in live shows, was replaced by Dave Roberts.

Rozz pleaded with his mother to send him the air-fare so that he could return to America, leaving Valor, Gitane and David in Europe until they could raise enough money for themselves to get back to the States in the Autumn of 1984.

Back in America they recorded the Ashes LP which was released in 1985. Rozz, Valor, Gitane and David Glass provided much of the music for the record, but guest appearances were made by Randy Wilde (bass), Eric Westfall (violin, accordion synth), Sevan Kand (crying), Bill Swain (tuba), Richard Hurwitz (trumpet) and Michael Andraes (clarinet).

The band performed shows in America to promote the album, climaxing with The Path of Sorrows extravaganza at Los Angeles' Roxy Theatre on 6 April 1985. This multi-media extravaganza featured films, a banquet, and a programme. Kristina Fuller co-ordinated and supervised the visuals, film sections and Rozz's four costume changes. Their performance at Hollywood Berwin Entertainment Centre a few days before was recorded and released as The Decomposition of Violets cassette. These shows saw Rozz, Valor, Gitane and David joined by Jeff Williams and Barry Galvin. However, because he wished to move onto more experimental projects rather than work with the conventional rock band the Valor wanted, Rozz decided to leave Christian Death right on the eve of an Italian tour in June 1985. He telephoned Gitane and said "I can't do it anymore. I'm leaving".

Rozz officially left Christian Death after the American shows in April 1985, leaving Valor to take the rest of the band to Italy as part of the European tour. Rozz had asked Gitane not to continue under the name Christian Death, and Valor had agreed to change the name of the band to Sin and Sacrifice. Instead he decided to keep Christian Death name, much to the annoyance of Rozz. Rozz considered Christian Death to be his creation and felt that it was his decision, not Valor's,  whether the band  continued or not. Although Gitane felt guilty about this, she remained faithful to Valor. Rozz did not fight for the right to the Christian Death name until a few years later, a delay which meant Valor would keep rights to the Christian Death name.

When Rozz announced his decision to quit the band to concentrate on more experimental projects, it left the remaining members a hugh problem. A lot of work had gone in to make the tour ready, with band members selling their cars and moving out of their apartments. Rozz asked Gitane not to continue working under the name of Christian Death so Valor told the promoter that the band had changed their name to Sin and Sacrifice. The promoter was still keen that they come over to do the tour anyway, particularly since most of the set would still include Christian Death songs, at least the songs that Valor and Gitane had helped to write, although Valor had written some new material.

Despite the change of name, audiences throughout the tour still thought that they were coming to see Christian Death and many thought that Valor was Rozz. The tour promoter started ripping them off, so the band stopped working with him. However, they continued with the tour and travelled between shows on public transport. Their money ran out while in Milan so they signed a contract with Italian label Supporti Fonografici to record an EP. This would give them enough money to be able to travel to England, where Valor had citizenship, so that they could have a place to live while deciding how they were going to get back to America. The EP was entitled The Wind Kissed Pictures and was released under the name of The Sin and Sacrifice of Christian Death. The musicians on the record included Valor, Gitane, their son Sevan Kand (child's voice), David Glass, Barry Galvin and Johann Schumann. Believers of the Unpure was released as a single and a promotional video was made to accompany it.

The Christian Death Society was formed in 1985. All shareholders had to display a "sympathetic affection" for the Society and had to be screened before being sold shares.

The band managed to obtain housing in London, but the whole band had to share a one bedroom flat. Valor was able to arrange a few concerts for the band, and later in 1986, arranged studio time back at Rockfield studios, where Catastrophe Ballet had been recorded in 1984. The result was the Atrocities album which was intended to reflect the atmosphere and happenings of 1940, in World War II. The album featured Gitane singing an old Billie Holiday song, 'Gloomy Sunday'. This was a song that people had been known to commit suicide to, and in fact had been banned in parts of Europe. David Glass, Barry Galvin and Johann Schumann completed the line up. Barry and Johann would leave the band immediately after recording of the album was completed.

1987 saw the release of two albums. The first, Jesus Christ Proudly Presents, was a collection of six 7" singles each containing songs recorded live during various performances from 1986 and early 1987. The second was The Scriptures. Musicians involved included Valor, Gitane, David Glass, James Beam (guitar) and Kota (bass). Sevan Kand again contributed child's voice.

Filming for the video of Church of No Return took place in a large warehouse in London on 12 March 1988 and featured many fans who had been invited to come along wearing Catholic religious paraphernalia.

Although based in Great Britain, the band had not been able to perform outside of London, due mainly that concert venues were unwilling to book bands who had never played in the area before and who were not signed to a major record label.
Their agent suggested that they perform with Red Lorry Yellow Lorry and Valor agreed although insisting that they were co-headliners rather than a support band. Tension between the two camps increased throughout the tour when Christian Death
were denied the opportunity the sound check at some venues and even had their power cut off during performances at others.
Valor was arrested by police after punching the Lorries manager, David Lunnon, before the concert at Falkirk Coasters on 4 May 1988.

The October 1998 tour featured Valor, Gitane, James Beam (guitar), John Isaac (drums) and Edward Corday, courtesy of Christabelle Children (bass).

The January/February 1989 tour featured Kota back in the band in place of Edward.

The Zero Sex/The Nascent Virion single was released in Summer 1989. A promotional video for Zero Sex was filmed in the streets of Soho. Valor hired a guitar player for June 1989 shows. The final performance at The Marquee club in London was recorded and released as a record and video. The latter featuring interviews of Valor and fans by the legendary Mick Mercer.

Gitane left the day after and Kota returned to live in Japan after inheriting a large fortune on condition that he lived in the country. Valor was unhappy with members of the band  being drunk so let them go.

The Christian Death Militia was formed in 1990. A peace initiative, its aim was to protect and maintain the welfare of everyone directly involved with the Christian Death Society.

The All the Love, All the Hate double album was mostly performed by Valor, and Nick the Bastard (guitar) with contributions from Sevan Kand, Ian Thompson and Mark Buchanan. A single, We Fall Like Love/I Hate You was released later in 1989. The vocals and lyrics for I Hate You were provided by Sevan Kand, inspired by a fight with a boy twice his age called Jamie who pushed him into a bed of stinging nettles. At the time Sevan had the longest hair that a five year old could have as it had never been cut.

The record company insisted that Valor tour to promote the album, but had no band so hired some session musicians, Jack Noordhoek (bass), Jean Victor (percussion),  some of whom had worked with Whitney Houston and Nina Hagen. Although good musicians, they didn't have a feeling for the music and did not provide much inspiration for Valor. Nick the Bastard remained as guitarist in he band. Without any new material and, indeed, without a band, Valor concentrated instead on releasing or re-releasing old material. This period saw the release of Insanus,Ultio,Proditio,Misericordiaque, a compilation of previously unreleased songs, Jesus Points the Bone at You?, a singles compilation and  The Wind Kissed Pictures Past, Present and Forever which as basically The Wind Kissed Pictures EP with a few additional tracks.

It was not until 1992 that Valor selected a group of musicians with whom he wanted to tour and record with. The new line-up consisted of Valor, Maitri (bass), Justine Armitage (keyboards), Adam E (guitar), Chris Nobeling (drums) and Chris Worsley (cello). They actually recorded many songs for a new album, which was to be called The Beauty of Temptation, at Rockfield Studios but Valor decided against using them

Valor moved from London to live in Holland at the beginning of 1993. However, he moved again six months later, this time moving to New England in America. In fact the new album, entitled Sexy Death God, was recorded in London, Rotterdam and Boston. It was  released in 1994 and featured Valor, Maitri (vocals and bass guitar), Steamer (drums and percussion) and Marcel Trussel-Cullen (violin and cello).

Valor's first ever full American tour took place in Summer 1994, although he actually lost money from doing so. The band consisted of Valor, Maitri, Aaron Wayward (guitar) and Steven Wright (drums).

A double live CD, named Amen, was released from a performance in Mexico City in 1995. By this time Flick had replaced Aaron on guitar.

Prophecies was recorded in 1995 and released at the beginning of 1996. The band undertook a UK tour to promote the album.
A side project, named "F" opened at many of the concerts, the band featuring Valor, Steve, and crew members Punchy, Adrian and Bob.

The latest album, Pornographic Messiah was released in 1998. It featured Valor, Maitri, Steve/Stefani Wright  and Flick Fuck. It also featured contributions from Yaal, Emilio Galvez y Fuentes, Zara, Rafael Garcia Hernandez and Jenel de Polanco. It contains samples from songs on previous albums - The Scriptures, Ashes and Catastrophe Ballet and was dedicated to the memory of Rozz Williams.  The Jehovah Witnesses in America tried to sue Valor during the recording of the album. They claim that they had been offended by the group on several occasions but this time they saw the planned artwork for the album on the internet. Unknown to Valor, the image that was being used was actually taken from a Jehovah's Witness book. The album was given a pre-release ban in America due to its title and images. To add to Valor's problems, he had to find quick replacements for  Steve/Stefani Wright and Flick Fuck shortly before the European tour was due to commence. Their departure from the band followed Steve/Sefani's attempted suicide, believed to have been influenced by the suicide of Rozz Williams, and, after police being called to the home that he shared with Flick and finding four girls between the ages of 14 and 19 and who were all under the effect of cocaine, Flick was arrested and charged with the possession and supply of illegal drugs and also of raping the girls. He was found guilty and was sentenced to a period in prison. Their replacements for the tour were Wim Wam on guitar and Fernando Medina on drums.